The Drums of War
Pow Wow season is quickly approaching and everywhere you look across Indian Country, moms and aunties are pulling out the big guns to get everyone’s regalia ready. It is the apex of the off-season.
Nahnda Garlow
Nahnda Garlow is former writer for the Two Row Times. Stories have been archived for continuity.
If I never had to wash another dish
You know those hard times when it’s a “whatever’s-left-in-the-cupboard-is-what’s-for-dinner” kind of night? That’s what’s cooking in my household this month. For lunch today my daughter and I shared a tin of beans warmed in the microwave.
My True Rez Shoes
The year I had my mastectomy I treated myself and bought a pair of Rez Hoofs. These hand painted boots are made by a couple from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. In the spirit of ‘shopping native’ I ordered a pair online.
BREAKING NEWS: Iroquois Caucus rejects First Nations Education Act
The Iroquois Caucus announced today that they have signed a Declaration unanimously rejecting the Harper government’s proposed First Nations Education Act.
Inuk and Innu Love Story coming to theatres this spring
Six Nations actor Graham Greene stars in a new film to be released this spring. “Maina”, directed by Canadian filmmaker Michel Poulette, is an action/adventure/love story taking place in pre-contact Labrador and Nunavut.
Ascension en route to the 24th Annual World Hoop Dance Championships
Ascension and his family are en route to the 24th Annual World Hoop Dance Championships in Phoenix, Arizona today.
Kahnawake Youth Forum – Video Contest “Just say #No2FNEA”
As a young adult and a survivor of extreme childhood bullying, I have a special interest in youth leadership. It is very empowering when youth are using their own minds and voices to bring forward the good, and the youth on the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake are doing just that.
Tuscarora Chef to compete in Top Chef Canada
A Six Nations man has been selected to compete on Food Network Canada’s hit series, Top Chef Canada.
Indigenous people are #NotYourMascot
Fans of the NFL and Indigenous people posted to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and any other medium they had using the hashtag #NotYourMascot to urge the Washington Redsk*ns to drop the racist term from the team name.
Violent Sexual Assault “did not occur” say Brantford Police
Brantford Police issued a statement Monday morning stating the violent sexual assault of a woman reported on Jan 31st, did not occur.
Change The Name this Superbowl Sunday – Native People are Not Your Mascot
Indigenous people, their friends and heck, anyone who thinks racism is a bad thing will take to social media during today’s Superbowl game urging the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins.
Comedian Ryan McMahon and JASPER coming to Ohsweken
First Nations comedian Ryan McMahon is teaming up with Six Nations’ own recording artist Matthew Jesus Miller for a show at the GREAT Atrium on February 18th.
Woman Violently Sexually Assaulted in Brantford
Brantford City Police are looking for tips after a 20 year old woman was violently sexually assaulted in Brantford last night.
Kawayo’t – Her name means Resting Canoe
No matter where you go in Haudenosaune territory, somewhere along the path is the art of Arnold Jacobs. His murals decorate buildings everywhere, and his art even dons the side of an Air Canada Boeing 767. His body of work has become synonymous with Six Nations identity.
Community Living Gift Shop gets revamped
Ronatahskats, the Community Living Gift Shop on Chiefswood Road has been renovated, and is moving forward in a new adventure, building a social enterprise where community members and clients with intellectual disabilities can interact.